“Mom, just let me explain.” “I don’t want to hear your excuses right now.” “But Mom, please, just listen for a second.” You admit it — you made a mistake, you messed up, and you feel terrible. You simply want 2 minutes to let them know that your heart was in the right place, even if […]

As a mother to seven children, I can say that one of the greatest desires of my heart is that my children would not only be siblings, but also close friends. In my case, I think part of this desire stems from being an only child without any siblings until I was nearly nine years […]

As a veteran teacher, I just knew I would never parent the out-of-control child.  An expert at parenting before I was even a mom, I admit I was smug in my ability to raise children who were obedient, good citizens and who loved the Lord. Boy, did God have other plans for me. Now officially […]

(This post does contain affliliate links, and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission which supports this blog. Please visit the disclosure policy for more details.) Motherhood. It’s the greatest blessing wrapped into one messy and sleep-deprived adventure. From reading books to bandaging knees, motherhood is filled with moments of pure joy […]

When moments of overwhelm and anxiety creep in because of a maxed out schedule, there’s little to do but examine every aspect of your life. Yet, it’s not as easy as it sounds.  There’s life to juggle and rearrange in order to find that precious margin and room to breathe. So grab your planner and […]

Teen girls. Two words that are innocent enough on their own, but when combined, they can pack quite the punch. If you have ever known a teen girl, I think you may know just what I mean. Teen girls are often judgmental, teen girls often gossip, and teen girls rarely have much desire to seek […]

To the Christian Student in the Public School, It’s hard to believe the memories of summer freedom are behind you and it’s time to roam the halls of school once again. Some are filled with excitement, ready for a new year and embrace the chance for a clean slate. Others are not so thrilled and […]